Then any who shall be humbling himself as this little child, this
one is greater in the kingdom of the heavens.
(Matthew 18:4)
For those of who
may have notice I missed updating for a bit. I had a chance to go up to the
mountains for a couple of weeks. YHWH reveals Himself to us in many ways and as
for myself I find time away from “civilization” to be a great blessing. Like
the tower of Babel it seems man’s efforts to create are feeble attempts to
obscure the only true Creator.
Among mankind,
even Michelangelo, blessed by YHWH to become one of the greatest artists and
inventors man has ever known, left a legacy that reflects the downfallen nature
of man. The Sistine Chapel is indeed a fine work of art; sadly, the artist was
practically forced on pain of death by the Catholic Church to make it. I have
seen it and was more moved by sadness for the artist than by the beauty he
brought forth.
To fully
appreciate the work of Michelangelo one must have an eye for the subtle. Though
much of our Creator’s works are majestic in scope He, as the only true Creator,
also appeals to us in many subtle ways - if we would only spend more time
looking and listening for Him.
If you haven’t
been away from “civilization” for a while I strongly urge you to give it a try.
I spend as much time on solo outings into the wilderness as possible - often
two or three times a month. I won’t even try to describe what it is like to
spend an entire Sabbath, alone, miles from any other human being; and, to have
only the Creation and the Spirit of the Creator to occupy your mind. To picture
a land where animals won’t claw or bite, plants won’t poison or pierce, desert
heat and mountain cold won’t kill - just imagine.
How YHWH must
smile when we seek Him, not with the eye of the scientist or critic, but with
the awe, wonder, and reverence of a child.
Truly I am saying to you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of
God as a little child shall in not be entering into her.
(Luke 18:17)
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